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*** PCPCHEK ***
NOTE!
The original version of this program was developed by:
Micrological Designs
P.O. Box 2295
Stillwater, OK 74076
3/15/88
Since that date, PC-Pursuit has opened several outdial nodes and
changed some of the exchanges accessible in each of the outdial cities.
PCPCHEK provides a method for updating the outdial/exchange lists --
described in the file PCPCHEK.DOC.
Nothing in PCPCHEK.DOC suggests that PCPCHEK is copyrighted. I presume
that it is in the public domain. Thanks, Micrological Designs!
The updated version included in PCPCHEK6.ZIP is based on the list of
outdials/exchanges posted 7/22/92 on the PC-Pursuit BBS in Reston, VA.
The file EXCH.LST contains all of the area codes and exchanges included
in EXCHANGE.ARC on that bulletin board as of that date.
The format of EXCH.LST allows for updating PCPCHEK if and when
PC-Pursuit revises or adds to the number of outdial area codes and
exchanges. The file PCPCHEK.DOC explains how updates are accomplished.
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Special Note: As of this writing, the Sacramento (CASAC) and Chicago
(ILCHI) outdial nodes appear to be in a state of change by the local
telephone companies. Some exchanges require dialing 8 digits in the
pattern 1-XXX-XXXX, and some may require 11 digits in the pattern
1-XXX-XXX-XXXX (including the area code). Other cities may have
similar requirements for some exchanges as the telephone companies
expand and open new area codes.
If you find that PCPCHEK says a particular outdial/exchange is
supported by PC-Pursuit but you cannot make connection, look in the
file EXCH.LST (exchange list) to see if special dialing
instructions are included.
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In all ordinary cases the program provides a quick and reliable way to
determine accessibility of an exchange via PC-Pursuit, limited only by
the degree of accuracy of the exchange list used as a source of
reference. It is offered for your convenience and efficiency in
using PC-Pursuit.
Good luck!
Ben Rees
Pebble Beach, CA
July 24, 1992